"I can't believe I failed that damn psych test, I studied so hard for that!"
"Well if you want something to take your mind off it," replied her helpful roommate, "you could come with me to Jake's tonight. We're going to play poker with his friend Ryan, you remember Ryan."
"Yeah, the cute blonde one...what the hell, I need to relax after this crappy day" Brielle answered. "When are you leaving?"
"In about an hour, is that enough time?" Laura said.
"Sure, I'm just going to jump in the shower."
As Brielle felt the warm water flowing over her body she released the tension from the long day she had. "I'm just going to go, have a few drinks, play some poker, and enjoy myself tonight," she thought. "And maybe even flirt a little." She smiled to herself. She had had a crush on Ryan since she met him a few weeks ago at the mall. They started chatting and they realized they both knew Jake, who lived nearby. "Hmm, maybe this could turn into a date or two," Brielle thought as she scrubbed her toned body clean.
Her body was small, but athletic. Standing just a little over 5 feet and not weighing more than 105 pounds, she was often overlooked by men. But the few who did take notice were glad they did. Brie was a figure skater and had been for as long as she could remember. Although she had a small frame and only size 34B breasts, she was in great shape and she prided herself on taking care of her body. In the shower, she washed her face gently and lathered up her soft honey-blonde hair with shampoo. After rinsing, she carefully washed her private parts. She had just had a Brazilian wax a few days before and was still a tad bit sore, but very smooth. She hopped out of the shower and wrapped herself in her fluffy pink robe.
"You look great, Ryan's gonna love you tonight!" Laura said.
"Really? Thanks Laura!" Brielle chirped in response. And she did look stunning. Her blonde curls falling softly to her shoulders, her turquoise eyes accentuated by just the slightest bit of shimmery gold makeup. A pink ruffle top, sexy jeans, and brown kitten heel sandals completed the look.
"Do you think he's even into me?" Brielle asked.
"Are you kidding me?! Jake says he hasn't shut up about you since he met you. He's been bugging Jake to see you again."
"Wow" Brie thought as she blushed to herself. "This was going to be an interesting evening."
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As Laura was driving the short distance to Jake's place, Brielle started to get a little nervous. She was constantly adjusting her shirt and hair to make sure she looked perfect. It had been 3 months since her breakup with Mike, who she had been with for over a year. Although it was hard, she got over it pretty quickly. She saw him making out with another girl a week after the breakup, which gave her some closure.
Now she was excited at the prospect of spending time with Ryan. He was more her type - blonde, tall, athletic. He also seemed more outgoing and confidant, which better matched her personality. And not to mention, he was gorgeous. His smile was just...indescribable. Brie was daydreaming, replaying the day they met when Laura pulled into the driveway.
Jake's flat, which he shared with two other guys, was on the second floor. They climbed the stairs and knocked on his door. They were greeted by Ryan, who looked amazing dressed in a blue polo, jeans, and sandals. He gave Laura a quick hug before she scooted off to say hi to Jake and the others. He then gave Brielle a much more intimate hug which they both let linger.
When she took a step toward the living room Ryan braced his right arm in front of her on the wall and blocked her path. "Don't I get a hello kiss?" he teased.
"Of course" she replied. She stood up on her tiptoes and he bent down. She went for his cheek but at the last second he turned his head and her kiss landed on his lips. Though it only lasted about a second, it was enough to send sparks through the both of them.
"Thank you," he said, "can I offer you a drink?" She nodded in dazed response and he directed her into the kitchen with his hand on the small of her back. She liked him taking control and being a gentleman, but she was a little surprised at his brazenness.
He poured her a light drink of long island iced tea. Kissing her forehead gently, he said "now don't get carried away now. I shouldn't have to carry your drunk, sexy little behind home but I will if I need to." She looked down and smiled, replying a quiet "thank you" as she imagined him carrying her in his strong arms. She threw back a few quick gulps, and he smiled knowing of her implication. Taking her gingerly by the hand, he led her into the living room where everyone else was.
"Wow," she thought. "He really is into me." And he seemed perfect β great body, good manners, manly demeanor. Just what she had been looking for. "Well, we will just have to see where this evening goes," she thought as she took another swig of her drink. She looked up at him to see him looking down adoringly at her. They smiled at each other and his eyes sparkled.
They reached the living room and saw there was only one free chair left. There were about 15 or so friends mingling around the room. She smiled at and exchanged greetings with the ones she recognized. Ryan led her over to the empty chair and took her drink from her hand and set it on the coffee table. As he sat down she started to sit on the oversized arm of the chair, but he wouldn't have that. After a prompt and playful, though slightly stinging, smack on the backside, she spun around to look at him, mouth open in surprise.
"What?" He responded. "The lady never sits on the arm of the chair. She must sit in the man's lap."
"Hey! Who said you could do that? Besides, I don't mind sitting like this, really," she told him.